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FVS338 ProSafe VPN Firewall 50 Reference Manual

About This Manual

Conventions, Formats and Scope

How to Use This Manual

How to Print this Manual

Revision History

Chapter 1 Introduction

Key Features

Full Routing on Both the Broadband and Serial WAN Ports

A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering

Security

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink

Extensive Protocol Support

Easy Installation and Management

Maintenance and Support

Package Contents

Router Hardware Components

Router Front Panel

Router Rear Panel

Rack Mounting Hardware

Factory Default Login

Chapter 2 Connecting the FVS338 to the Internet

Connecting the VPN Firewall to Your Network

Logging in to the VPN Firewall

Configuring your Internet Connection

Setting the Router's MAC Address (Advanced Options)

Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection

Programming the Traffic Meter (if Desired)

Configuring the WAN Mode

Configuring Dynamic DNS (If Needed)

Chapter 3 LAN Configuration

Configuring Your LAN (Local Area Network)

Using the VPN Firewall as a DHCP Server

Configuring Multi-Home LAN IPs

Managing Groups and Hosts

Creating the Network Database

Setting Up Address Reservation

Configuring Static Routes

Static Route Example

RIP Configuration

Chapter 4 Firewall Protection and Content Filtering

About Firewall Security

Using Rules to Block or Allow Specific Kinds of Traffic

Services-Based Rules

Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

Order of Precedence for Firewall Rules

Setting LAN WAN Rules

LAN WAN Outbound Services Rules

LAN WAN Inbound Services Rules

Attack Checks

Inbound Rules Examples

Hosting A Local Public Web Server

Allowing Videoconference from Restricted Addresses

Setting Up One-to-One NAT Mapping

Specifying an Exposed Host

Outbound Rules Example - Blocking Instant Messenger

Adding Customized Services

Specifying Quality of Service (QoS) Priorities

Setting a Schedule to Block or Allow Traffic

Setting Block Sites (Content Filtering)

Enabling Source MAC Filtering

Setting Up Port Triggering

E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts

Administrator Information

Chapter 5 Virtual Private Networking

Dual WAN Port Systems

Setting up a VPN Connection using the VPN Wizard

Creating a VPN Tunnel to a Gateway

Creating a VPN Tunnel Connection to a VPN Client

IKE Policies

IKE Policy Operation

IKE Policy Table

VPN Policies

VPN Policy Operation

VPN Policy Table

VPN Tunnel Connection Status

Creating a VPN Gateway Connection: Between FVS338 and FVX538

Configuring the FVS338

Configuring the FVX538

Testing the Connection

Creating a VPN Client Connection: VPN Client to FVS338

Configuring the FVS338

Configuring the VPN Client

Testing the Connection

Extended Authentication (XAUTH) Configuration

Configuring XAUTH for VPN Clients

User Database Configuration

RADIUS Client Configuration

Manually Assigning IP Addresses to Remote Users (ModeConfig)

ModeConfig Operation

Setting Up ModeConfig

Configuring the ProSafe VPN Client for ModeConfig

Certificates

Trusted Certificates (CA Certificates)

Self Certificates

Managing your Certificate Revocation List (CRL)

Chapter 6 Router and Network Management

Performance Management

VPN Firewall Features That Reduce Traffic

Service Blocking

Block Sites

Source MAC Filtering

VPN Firewall Features That Increase Traffic

Port Forwarding

Port Triggering

VPN Tunnels

Using QoS to Shift the Traffic Mix

Tools for Traffic Management

Administration

Changing Passwords and Settings

Enabling Remote Management Access

Using a SNMP Manager

Settings Backup and Firmware Upgrade

Backup and Restore Settings

Router Upgrade

Setting the Time Zone

Monitoring the Router

Enabling the Traffic Meter

Setting Login Failures and Attacks Notification

Monitoring Attached Devices

Viewing Port Triggering Status

Viewing Router Configuration and System Status

Monitoring WAN Ports Status

Monitoring VPN Tunnel Connection Status

VPN Logs

DHCP Log

Performing Diagnostics

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Basic Functions

Power LED Not On

LEDs Never Turn Off

LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On

Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface

Troubleshooting the ISP Connection

Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility

Testing the LAN Path to Your Firewall

Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

Problems with Date and Time

Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Appendix B Related Documents


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